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LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland - Marcel Hirscher beat Felix Neureuther in a testy Austria vs. Germany duel for the World Cup slalom title on Sunday. Racing last as the controversial first-run leader, Hirscher finished 0.76 seconds inside Neureuther's time to overtake his rival in the standings. Hirscher then circled the finish area in a wide sweep, pounding his chest with his right...

After avoiding what could have been a serious car accident, Marcel Hirscher now approaches his races differently. EPA BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) -- In one horrifying instant on a road in Austria, Marcel Hirscher had to pick between ramming an oncoming car or a tree. The reigning overall World Cup champion was going about 50 mph near Salzburg last May when a woman cut in front of...

In one horrifying instant on a road in Austria, Marcel Hirscher had to pick between ramming an oncoming car or a tree. The reigning overall World Cup champion was going about 50 mph near Salzburg last May when a woman cut in front of him to make a turn. Trees to the right or the vehicle — one was about to be hit. At the moment before impact, the Austrian skier noticed a person...

The men's giant slalom season title came down to the last possible moment as Ted Ligety (USA) overcame a 50-point deficit entering the day to take claim the Small Globe ahead of Marcel Hirscher (AUT). The pair finished with the same number of points on the season, but Ligety earned the title thanks to his five season victories. But all was not lost for Hirscher. His...

SCHLADMING, Austria — Overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher won the men's slalom title Sunday on the last day of the skiing world championships for his first individual gold medal at a major event. Cheered loudly by a home crowd of 35,000, the Austrian overcame the pressure of expectation to earn the host nation its second gold of the worlds, after the mixed team event....

Burton High Fives - Competitions Start Tomorrow

Press Release: TUNE IN: Watch the Second Annual Burton High Fives snowboarding competition LIVE on on September 12 and 13 WHAT: The second annual Burton 'High Fives' presented by MINI snowboarding competition, is now underway at Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka, New Zealand. A live webcast of the slopestyle and halfpipe competitions will be on with the slopestyle coverage... more